Jamaica grants conditional OK for three MMJ businesses

Jamaica’s Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) has given initial approval to three medical marijuana business applicants, two for cultivation and one for processing.

But the actual launch of the island’s medical marijuana industry – ranging from growers to retailers – could still be months off.

A total of 160 applicants competed for the latest batch of business permits, according to the Jamaica Observer.

The handful of applicants chosen so far has touched off complaints on the island that the industry’s rollout is proceeding too slowly, raising concerns that Jamaica may be left behind in the global medical cannabis market.

The conditional approval of the three applicants comes after the government approved regulations nine months earlier to allow the growing of cannabis for medical, scientific and therapeutic purposes, according to the Jamaica Gleaner.

The cultivation licenses are for small operations, less than an acre. The Jamaica Observer reported that conditional approval can take up to six months if all the relevant information is supplied before the official license is granted.

One comment on “Jamaica grants conditional OK for three MMJ businesses”

A little ganja therapy on a Caribbean beach is a definite respite from the cruel world. If you love a bitchy person, send them to Jamaica for attitude adjustment.
Retail Licence – Herb House – Sell ganja products for medical, scientific and therapeutic purposes, with a space for immediate consumption by consumers.